CLARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CLARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wayne County School District school district, located in Waynesboro, MS with about 486 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, CLARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
CLARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Waynesboro, Mississippi, serving as a key educational institution within the Wayne County School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary grades, emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body.
Beyond standard classroom instruction, Clara Elementary is integrated into the broader Wayne County community, utilizing the district’s resources to provide extracurricular activities and programs that promote student engagement. By maintaining a connection with the local district, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to secondary education while upholding the values and educational standards set forth by the Wayne County School District.
For more information, contact CLARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 735-2065 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2065
CLARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waynesboro, MS with about 486 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wayne County School District
- Total Students:
- 486
- Teachers:
- 35.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 486 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CLARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.5%
- Black or African American
- 15.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.